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Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels

Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels: Deliciously Healthy Snack

Enjoy these Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels as a healthy snack that's quick to prepare and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flagels
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese full-fat for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 large Egg or ground flaxseed with water for a vegan version
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure freshness for best results
  • 1 tsp Salt sea salt recommended
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach finely chopped, can substitute with kale
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or feta for a tangy taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dough: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. Incorporate Spinach and Cheese: Fold in spinach and mozzarella until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape Flagels: Preheat oven to 400°F. Shape dough into bagel-like forms on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool: Let cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flagelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; lasts up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze wrapped individually for longer storage.

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